The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-11-29
In Brief


Ex-Mavor D. W Grnbbs now engaged in
business in Mexico is in the city, stopping at
the New Denison Hotel
A meeting of the bar has been called for
,clock this morning in Superior Court room No.
|. TO take anproI riate action on the death OF
William D. Tcbin.
Marriage licenses were issued yesterday to
John E. Taylor and Laura Harding. Nathan H.
Roberts and Minnie Bailie, John B. Stern and
Mary E. Habenv, Harry P Wood and Rosa At
kinson, Marion Mcclure and Ruth Haverstick
The molding-room of Helfenberger e Co 8
foundry, at No 176 South Pennsylvania street,
caught fre from an overheated furnace las.
night at o'clock and the roof of the building
was partially burned off, The machinery IN the
shed was also slightly damaged. causing total
loss of 500, which is covered by insurance
wEsTFIELDs NEW GAS COMPANY
The Westfield Gas and Oil Company fled its
articles of association with the Secretary OF
State yesterday. The capital stock is $50, GOO.
The directors are Abel Doan, Julia Conkhng,
Jonathan johnson. Henry S. Hess, Mary Moore,
Sophia Fl. Nickel and James Sanders
MOVING INTO THE NEW CAPITOL.
The State Superintendent of Public Instruc-
ton expects to remove to his quarters IN the
new Capitol to-day. The State Board of Agri-
culture has almost finished packing for the same
purpose. The Geologist, Statistican and Lii
brarian have begun preparations for removal.
SOLICITING AID FOR AMERICAN sUNDAY-scHooLs.
Messrs P. W. Gardner and Chauncey N.
Pond are in the city, canvassing for subscrip-
lions to the American Sunday school Union.
The union last year founded $50 new schools.
In which are enrolled 57.247 scholars. In addi-
ton to the schools founded it gave aid to 4. 164
schools. The total amount expended IN this
work $50 900. The work is not denomina-
tional but is conducted somewhat the prin-
ciple of the Bible Society. 1t is of course, under
Protestant control
FUNERAL OF Mr.. J. G. DOUGLASS.
The funeral services of the late James G.
Douglass were held yesterday at 2 o'clock at the
residence OF his wife's parents, Mr. and Mrs. j.
S. Anderson. No 931 North Illinois street. and
were attended by a large number of friends of
both the deceased and his young wife The
services were conducted BY Rev. DR.. Gilbert,
who oficiated at the marriage of Mr. and Mrs.
Douglass on the 18th inst Music was furnished
by the Morrison quartet, and the pail bearers
were Col w. r. Holloway. John G. Blake. John
FL. Eagle, Henry Coe, Col. Samuel Merrill, and
William Il. Morrison. The services were brief
and at their conclusion the hodv was placed in
the vault at Crown Hill Cemetery.
ANOTHER VICTIM OF HEART DISEASE.
Aaron Garrett, residing with his daughter.
Mrs. Harry Levy. at No. 60 North New Jersey
street. died suddenly yesterday. from heart dis
Ease. Although he was seventy-eiehs years of
age his health has been good. On Sunday night
he retired in his usual health. Yesterday morn
ing, between and 6. he awakened the family
by calling for assistance. but when Mrs. Levy
reached MS room, ne had fallen to the floor
conscious. and died within a few moments before
medical aid could be called The deceased was
native of Holland bnt for the past twenty-five
years has made his home in this city with his
children. His wife died five years ago Mr.
Garrett . member of Capitol City Lodge of
Masons, and will be buried by the order to. NOR
row.
CANDIDATES FOR CITY OFFICES.
While the election of city officers by the joint
convention of the incoming Council and Board
of Aldermen does not take place for year
Auence. candidates for the various positions are
already in the field. The incumbents will, OF
course. seek reelection, but by the time the eau
susses occur next winter it is thought string
of aspirants for each place Will be in line. just
now those wanting to be street commissioner
are the most active Charles Roney will ask 20
be continued in that Office. while Thomas Brock
and L. Hess propose to make can vass for it.
In January next the hospital. Improvement and
dispensary boards are the only ones to be
chosen by the joint convention, candidates for
which are neither numerous nor pushing
AFRAID THEIR HEARTS ARE NOT SOUND.
''The four sudden deaths that have occurred
within many days said we'll known physi-
clan TO Journal reporter last night, s.have
greatly alarmed many people, and the Offices of
doctors have been pretty well crowded for day
or two by men who afraid that they may be
taken off suddenly. They want their hearts ex-
amned. and they want advice about how TO pro-
tect them from danger OF course, there is no
cause for unusual alarm. and peoples hearts are
no more likely TO get out of order now than at
any time. The four men who have died recent
ly have been pretty far advanced in years. none
or them being under fifty and even If they had
not succumoed to sudden collapse would proba
bly, have been carried away by disease In some
other form within a short time"
Y. NJ c. A. MATTERS.
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Y. NJ. C. A. met
yesterday afternoon. The constitution and by
laws were discussed and modified, and portions
deferred for further consider alton at the next
meeting, which occurs next Monday. The fol-
lowing CON mittees appoin ted: On socials.
Mrs. Paul Mrs. Pray and Mrs. Fulton;
rooms, Mrs 7. G. Day. Mrs Budd and Mrs.
Noe; on fruit and flowers, Mrs. E. D. Grover
Mrs. Steele, Mrs Schuyler Haughey and
Miss Bette Wishard. The executive committee
will be presented for election at the next meet
ing. There was large attendance at the
steal convention, and several classes were
formed. Another meeting will be held tonight.
At the special Association meeting. last night
287 applications for membership were received.
lt was voted that the new constitution be pre-
scented for consideration and adoption on the
evening OF Dec 10
THE COMING POTTERY EXHIBIT.
On Dec. Is the Art Association will open at
their rooms an exhibit of all kinds of American
pottery. Mrs. Bingham has charge Some of
the Beieek will be shown. This is an old
Irish which is no longer made in Ire
land but has been revived in New Jersey, Irish
workmen having been imported for the work.
1T of delicate shell and tints
and beliotrope shades, and of beautiful shapes.
The wares of Chelsea Mass, will be shown.
Some terra cottas from Camden, n. j will ap-
pear and plenty of tiles IN high and low relief,
and of all designs The Rookwo pottery will
be shown, whose tall, graceful
seen in many of our houses This year the
lockwood exhibit will be larger and finer than
last Mr. Putskis work will again be shown. and
some extremely elegant painted china. by Miss
Mary Elder, will be SEEM The exhibit will be
very large and amply lighted. and will be for
sale. Among them will be plentiful supplies of
rose lars and iardinieres The exhibit will close
on the night of the 17th The admission will be
ID cents.
AN ocToGESARTAN's ASNIvERsARY.
Mr.. Samuel Caldwell Meredith celebrated his
eighteth birthday on Sunday at the residence of
his only daughter, the wife of Capt. Z. W. Mich
olson His son. Capt Will Meredith, of Chica-